Question

multiple-choice question
which of the following is not correct about the reign of louis xiv?
he was only four years old when he came to the throne.
the 30 years’ war was still going on when he came to the throne.
he came to the throne of france immediately after the assassination of king henry iv.
he was considered the model of powerful kingship and absolute power during the late seventeenth century.

Explanation:

• Louis XIV ascended the throne in 1643 at age 4, so the first statement is correct.
• The 30 Years' War lasted until 1648, so it was ongoing when he took the throne, making the second statement correct.
• King Henry IV was assassinated in 1610; he was succeeded by Louis XIII, who was then succeeded by Louis XIV in 1643. Louis XIV did not take the throne immediately after Henry IV's assassination, so this statement is incorrect.
• Louis XIV was the iconic example of absolute monarchy in the late 17th century, so the fourth statement is correct.

Answer:

He came to the throne of France immediately after the assassination of King Henry IV.